Last weekend, I saw this recipe that Arundhati had just posted. A cake, that too in a microwave,with nuts and bananas-how good can it get!! So I made this almost immediately on seeing her post because it looked so simple and she said it took only 8 minutes! There was a small hitch though.The recipe has eggs.So I replaced it with flax seed and the result was awesome!Since it is a long, long time that I baked anything, I could not find the jar of baking soda.So I just took a risk and used just baking powder [In the procedure I have mentioned the quantity of baking soda]. I was not disappointed with the results :).
Maybe the click is not so tempting but you have to take my word[and hers] for the ease of preparation , texture and the taste.A very soft cake with a pronounced banana flavor and bits of nuts and raisins here and there, perfect quick treat to go with our evening tea.
As it was getting baked, even if it was for just 6 minutes, the house smelt divine and Lil Angel ran into the kitchen to check it out.She couldn’t wait for it to rest in the microwave and kept asking when she would get her share.She enjoyed every bit of the cake.The spice lover of the family had 2 slices, which really speaks volumes about the taste! This recipe is a keeper for sure.Will be making this often.Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe Arundhati.
Instant Microwave Banana – Nut Cake
Source – The Singing Chef
All Purpose flour / maida – 1/4 cup
Milk-1/4 cup
Oil-1/4 cup
Flax seeds-1 tablespoon
Banana- 1,large and ripe
Brown sugar-1/2 a cup [use jaggery instead]
Mixed nuts-1/2 a cup [ I used walnuts,almonds and pistachio]
Raisins -1/4 cup
Baking powder- 3/4 teaspoon
Baking soda -1/4 teaspoon
- In the smallest mixie jar put in flax seeds and hot water .Let it sit for a couple of minutes.Blend till it is frothy and set aside.
- Grease a microwave proof dish.
- In another blender jar put in all the ingredients except nuts and raisins and blend well.
- Pour into the greased dish and put in nuts and raisins.Mix well.
- Microwave on high for 6 minutes.The timing will vary so keep a watch on the cake every minute from the 5th minute onwards.
- Let it sit in the microwave for another 10 minutes.
This is how the cake looked after I took it out of the oven. .I am sure you know the cakes baked in a microwave don’t have a crusty top.
I tried overturning the cake onto a plate but it didn’t work out.So I cut the cake and took out the slices.
So here it is, the delicious, easy and microwave cake that can be made in a jiffy!
Sending this to BB-9 –Holiday Buffet hosted by Nupur of One HotStove.
I am sure Nupur wouldn’t mind if I send this across to a very special couple I know,who are celebrating their wedding Anniversary today :).Happy wedding day M & K…
Bon Appetit…
That was fast…this cake is delicious… glad you tried it and liked it.
Thats too good!..good recipe!..wonderful idea too to make it in a microwave!:)
Thanks you pj…. i didn't expect this from you… its really great surprise for us… again thanks a lot for your wishes and delicious cake..
wow, looks so delicious. cannot believe it was done in microwave.
Hey PJ,
Cake looks lovely dear…:)
Dr.Sameena@
http://www.myeasytocookrecipes.blogspot.com
hey this one is really worth a try! will make this weekend!
hey that was pretty fast! I am sure it tasted divine..
Eggless banana nut cake looks irresistible..
Thats really quick!
Beautiful cake..lovely combo of ingredients..I love that it is instant n egg less 🙂
First time here..one wonderful collection you have
will be visiting often 🙂
Do drop by my space sometime..
US Masala
Such a fast and easy cake that will be perfect to make when you get that cake craving and the cake tin is empty.Looks wonderful.
SIMLE AND TASTY CAKE
This look delish! I have an itch to try it out this evening!
Its so quick cake isn't it? I am sure we can use this recipe when we have some unexpected guests at our door step.
Delicious!!!! Bookmarking it!!!
Shud give this a try.Looks lovely and easy to make.
Awesome cake thats quick and delicious!
This cake is absolutely fabulous. I have tried it a couple of times. Even now, one is cooling away. I have doubled the quantity. Even then, it it's come out excellent with just 2 minutes extra time in the oven. Thank you for this. 🙂
my first ever cake. it came out super yummm
just tried it……looks delicious…waiting for my mother to come home and i can surprise her….thanks for the recipe…
Thanks for trying it out Ankita. Hope your mom likes it 🙂